This book investigates various drivers of innovation within small businesses, as well as the role that innovation plays in creating value in small businesses. The analysis suggests that additions in employee headcount increase innovation while growth in sales does not increase innovation. The analysis also finds that increases in research and...
We are all under new pressure to produce more for less money—and in less time. Ultimately, this cannot be done unless bosses are able to—in service of their organization—bring out the best in their people.
That is the essence of servant-leadership, the management philosophy originally outlined by organizational...
Compensation fairness is a universal preoccupation in today’s workplace, from whispers around the water cooler to kabuki in the C-suite. Gender discrimination takes center stage in discussions of internal pay equity, but many other protected characteristics may be invoked as grounds for alleging discrimination: age, race, disability,...
To help customers reduce the growing cost of managing employee computers both in the office and on the road, Novell created Novell.
ZENworks. for Desktops 4. ZENworks stands for Zero Effort Networks. Built to operate over the Internet as well as internal networks, ZENworks for Desktops 4 automates key network management tasks so IT...
It is shortlisted for the Chartered Management Institute's Management Book of the Year award 2012. What's a rookie manager to do? Faced with new responsibilities, and in need of quick, dependable guidance, novice managers can't afford to learn by trial and error. The "First-Time Manager" is the answer, dispensing the...
Push employees to their full potential with “tough love” leadership!
“Provides the tools managers need to take ‘average’ employees and create a culture of accountable, fully engaged people. Managers will learn to recognize their leadership style and understand how they, too, can become Hundred...
Low Tech Hacking teaches your students how to avoid and defend against some of the simplest and most common hacks. Criminals using hacking techniques can cost corporations, governments, and individuals millions of dollars each year. While the media focuses on the grand-scale attacks that have been planned for months and executed by...
If you are part of a large business or are associated with the federal, state, or local government as an employee or as a contractor, this book has special meaning for you. It uses many federal policies, plans, processes, and standards as references. It uses these references for two reasons: first, they are thorough,...
Take a proactive approach to Enterprise Linux security by implementing preventive measures against attacks—before they occur. Written by a team of Linux security experts, this hands-on resource provides concrete steps you can take immediately as well as ongoing actions to ensure long-term security. Features include examples using Red...
Communications is a wide-ranging field covering everything from public relations to broadcast journalism to technical writing. Despite the diversity of options, competition for these highly coveted positions is fierce. Give yourself an edge by consulting Resumes for Communications Careers, packed with expert advice on crafting a...
This authoritative sourcebook is a timely decision-making tool for companies making the transition to (or already using) e-learning. Featuring all-original contributions from high-profile practitioners and renowned theorists, the book reveals how top companies are implementing and using this crucial employee development tool. Topics include:
The Australian small business owner's guide to making human resources easy
More than 87 percent of Australian workplaces are small businesses employing fewer than 20 people. These small business owners know their markets, know their customers, and know how to make their small business run. What they may not know is the...
